Vegan lentil balls

Name: Vegan lentil balls
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked lentils (brown, green, or black); 1 onion (diced and caramelised); 3 tbsp wheat flour; Vegan cheese (for stuffing); Garlic powder & dried oregano (to taste); 1 pinch salt

A plate stacked with round, baked lentil balls, with visible pieces of onion, set in front of leafy green branches.

Lentils are incredibly versatile, and this meat-free version of meatballs will quickly become your new favorite comfort food.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups

cooked lentils brown, green, or black
1

onion diced and caramelized
3 tbsp

wheat flour
Vegan cheese for stuffing
Garlic powder & dried oregano to taste
1 pinch

salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils thoroughly.
Mix in the caramelized onion, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and flour until well combined.
With damp hands, form the mixture into balls. Press a small piece of vegan cheese into the center of each ball and seal it.
Place on a baking tray and bake at 200°C (392°F) for 30 minutes until firm and golden.

Notes

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